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Jack and the Beanstalk

Patrick Lynch from CBeebies comes to Theatre by the Lake in Keswick for a magical retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk for ages 3+.

Wed 22 JulTheatre by the Lake(9.9mi)

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Poole Pirates VS Workington Comets

The Workington Comets are a professional speedway team based at the GT Tyres Arena in Workington, Cumbria. Speedway is the fastest, most exciting, and thrilling form of motorsport with motorbikes that reach speeds of up to 80mph and accelerate faster than a Formula 1 car - but have NO BRAKES and NO

Wed 22 Jul20:30Workington Comets Speedway(9.5mi)

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Patrick Lynch from CBeebies comes to Theatre by the Lake in Keswick for a magical retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk for ages 3+.

Thu 23 JulTheatre by the Lake(9.9mi)

via Theatre by the LakeLocal gem

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Big Fish Fringe Fest

Theatre by the Lake hasn't given us the full script, but Big Fish Fringe Fest has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sat 25 JulTheatre by the Lake(9.9mi)

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Big Fish Fringe Fest – Tom Little: In His Comfort Zone

The first Big Fish Comedy (mini) Fringe Festival will showcase four comics performing their hour-long shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer.

Sat 25 JulTheatre by the Lake(9.9mi)

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Big Fish Fringe Fest – Anna Thomas: How to Juggle a Ferret

The first Big Fish Comedy (mini) Fringe Festival will showcase four comics performing their hour-long shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer.

Sat 25 JulTheatre by the Lake(9.9mi)

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Big Fish Fringe Fest – A Game Called Chat: Smile It Might Never Happen

The first Big Fish Comedy (mini) Fringe Festival will showcase four comics performing their hour-long shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer.

Sat 25 JulTheatre by the Lake(9.9mi)

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Big Fish Fringe Fest – Kelly Rickard: Burning Love

The first Big Fish Comedy (mini) Fringe Festival will showcase four comics performing their hour-long shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer.

Sat 25 JulTheatre by the Lake(9.9mi)

via Theatre by the LakeLocal gem

Comedy

Shakespeare In The Garden: The Comedy Of Errors

The Festival Players return, performing Shakespeare’s high-energy comedy, where confusion occurs when two pairs of identical twins, shipwrecked and separated as babies, end up many years later in the same town and are repeatedly mistaken for each other. We are hoping for good weather, despite the title of the play, but the show will go on if we have to hand out umbrellas. Open 1.30 pm for picnics. Bring your own seating. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Open to all. This performance coincides with Clare Smout’s APPRECIATING SHAKESPEARE course, which will focus on this play and includes a ticket to the performance. The Festival Players www.thefestivalplayersinternational.co.uk BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYMF

Sat 25 Jul16:00Higham Hall(9.5mi)

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Workington Comets VS Edinburgh Monarchs

Sat 25 Jul19:00Workington Comets Speedway(9.5mi)

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Nell Gwynn: Meet the Cast

Join director Bryony Shanahan in Keswick for an exclusive discussion and Q&A exploring the making of Nell Gwynn.

Fri 31 JulTheatre by the Lake(9.9mi)

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Nell Gwynn

Experience Nell Gwynn at Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, Jessica Swale’s joyous Restoration comedy with music about the rise of one of Britain’s first actresses.

Sat 1 AugTheatre by the Lake(9.9mi)

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Nell Gwynn

Experience Nell Gwynn at Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, Jessica Swale’s joyous Restoration comedy with music about the rise of one of Britain’s first actresses.

Sat 1 Aug20:30Theatre by the Lake(9.9mi)

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Live Music

Jazz Concert

A lively and engaging evening of mainstream jazz with David Black and players from our residential jazz course joined by very special guests saxophonist Alan Barnes and trumpeter Mark Armstrong. BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYMJ

Sat 1 Aug21:00Higham Hall(9.5mi)

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Bring Your Own Picnic @ Harris Park

This week, we're meeting at Harris Park. There will be no meeting at Cockermouth School. Please bring along your own picnic, blanket and games!

Sun 9 Aug12:00King's Church(7.9mi)

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Every Brilliant Thing

7.30pm “the most brilliant thing about life is that it is a shared experience” Clare Brennan, The Guardian You’re seven years old. Mum’s in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for. - Ice cream - Water fights - Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV And as you grow, so does the list… Every Brilliant Thing is an honest, uplifting and very funny play about mental health, resilience and the lengths we’ll go to for those we love. Told by a single performer with help from the audience, it creates a unique, shared theatrical experience. Following a successful run and tour in 2023, Every Brilliant Thing returns to our studio before visiting community spaces across Cumbria. ______________________________________________ Looking for more live theatre in Keswick? Explore our full programme of upcoming productions, seasonal shows and visiting performances at Theatre by the Lake. From classic drama and contemporary storytelling to family favourites and new writing, there’s always something to discover. Planning a visit to the Lake District? Combine your theatre trip with everything Keswick has to offer, including walks, cafés, lakeside views and cultural events throughout the year. Discover more theatre at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, including Nell Gwynn, Calendar Girls, and A Christmas Carol.

Wed 12 AugTheatre by the Lake(9.9mi)

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CYANOTYPES

Spend a day discovering the historical printing process of Cyanotype; making beautiful “blueprints” from natural forms, found objects and hand drawn transparencies.You will learn about the history of the process, how to mix the solution to coat a variety of surfaces, prepare and print a large selection of paper to use as greetings cards or other creative projects and explore ways of mark making on transparent surfaces to make negatives. No previous artistic experience is necessary and everyone will achieve striking results to inspire further exploration.

Fri 14 Aug11:00Higham Hall(9.5mi)

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Poole Pirates VS Workington Comets

Jack and the Beanstalk

Big Fish Fringe Fest

Big Fish Fringe Fest – Tom Little: In His Comfort Zone

Big Fish Fringe Fest – Anna Thomas: How to Juggle a Ferret

Big Fish Fringe Fest – A Game Called Chat: Smile It Might Never Happen

Big Fish Fringe Fest – Kelly Rickard: Burning Love

Shakespeare In The Garden: The Comedy Of Errors

Workington Comets VS Edinburgh Monarchs

Nell Gwynn: Meet the Cast

Nell Gwynn

Nell Gwynn

Jazz Concert

Bring Your Own Picnic @ Harris Park

Every Brilliant Thing

CYANOTYPES

More about Allonby

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What's on near Allonby, in your inbox

Jack and the Beanstalk

Poole Pirates VS Workington Comets

Jack and the Beanstalk

Big Fish Fringe Fest

Big Fish Fringe Fest – Tom Little: In His Comfort Zone

Big Fish Fringe Fest – Anna Thomas: How to Juggle a Ferret

Big Fish Fringe Fest – A Game Called Chat: Smile It Might Never Happen

Big Fish Fringe Fest – Kelly Rickard: Burning Love

Shakespeare In The Garden: The Comedy Of Errors

Workington Comets VS Edinburgh Monarchs

Nell Gwynn: Meet the Cast

Nell Gwynn

Nell Gwynn

Jazz Concert

Bring Your Own Picnic @ Harris Park

Every Brilliant Thing

CYANOTYPES